Refining
KBR launches SAF technology in alliance with Swedish Biofuels
KBR announced that it has launched sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology in alliance with Swedish Biofuels AB.
Sasol and Topsoe create JV to develop sustainable aviation fuel
Sasol and Topsoe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the intent to establish a 50/50 JV in 2023 to develop sustainable aviation fuel solutions.
Chinese refining utilization dropped in 2022: The first time since 2000
In 2022, Chinese refiners processed less crude oil than they did in 2021, which was the first year-over-year decrease in processing according to data going back to 2000.
Technip Energies awarded FEED contract for Arcadia eFuels' project
Technip Energies has been awarded a FEED contract by Arcadia eFuels for the world’s first commercial eFuels facility for sustainable aviation fuels.
U.S. jet fuel shortage drives airline costs higher
Resurgent passenger aviation following the coronavirus pandemic has created shortages of jet fuel, pushing up airlines’ operating costs and fares.
Germany relaxes restrictions to expedite sale of Rosneft's stake in the Schwedt refinery
Germany plans to adjust its Energy Security Act to allow a quick sale of Russian energy group Rosneft's stake in the Schwedt refinery without the need for prior nationalization.
Kazakhstan to supply 100,000 tons of oil in March to the PCK Schwedt refinery in Germany
Kazakhstan will supply 100,000 tons of oil via Russia's Druzhba pipeline to Germany in March for the PCK Schwedt refinery.
Shell Catalysts & Technologies to increase pricing of catalyst products globally
Shell Catalysts & Technologies (SC&T) announces a global price increase of its refining and chemical catalyst products lines.
Kazakhstan increased oil exports bypassing Russia in 2022
Kazakhstan, the world's largest landlocked country, increased oil exports that bypassed Russia last year, but was still heavily reliant on supply channels via its neighbor.
Key considerations for the optimum design of a hot oil system
In the hydrocarbon processing industry, where direct heating is not possible, a heat transfer medium is used. Steam has traditionally been the preferred heating medium.
- BPCL plans $11-B refinery and petrochemical project in South India 12/26
- Mexico's new Olmeca refinery operated at 17% of capacity in November 12/26
- Relevant Industrial announces acquisition of Loy Instrument Inc. 12/26
- Indian state refiners may buy Middle East spot oil to replace Russian shortfall 12/26
- Stellantis unit to pay $4.2 MM to resolve California (U.S.) emissions probe 12/26
- Japan's Taiyo Oil to shut two CDUs at Shikoku refinery for maintenance 12/26
